Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences 2009-1st Year B.Sc Nursing / (Physiology & Biochemistry-RS) - Question Paper
First year B.Sc. (Nursing - Basic) Degree Examination Aug / Sept 2009
Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 80 Marks
PHYSIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY - (Revised Scheme)
Q.P. CODE: 1677 & 1678
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked. Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary
Use separate answer books for section A and section B
Q.P. Code: 1677 Section A PHYSIOLOGY (40 Marks)
LONG ESSAYS (Answer any One) |
1 x 10 = 10 Marks |
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1. |
Classify body fluid compartments. Give normal values. How is total body water determined? |
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2. |
Define blood pressure. How is it measured? List the factors affecting blood pressure |
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SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any Four) |
4 x 5 = 20 Marks |
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3. |
Describe the functions of blood |
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4. |
Draw and label spirogram |
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5. |
Describe the stages of spermatogenesis |
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6. |
Describe the movements of small intestines |
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7. |
Classify muscles. List the differences between them |
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SHORT ANSWERS |
5 x 2 = 10 Marks |
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8. |
State landsteiners law |
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9. |
Name the muscles of respiration |
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10. |
List four functions of saliva |
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11. |
What is the normal serum calcium level? Name the hormones regulating it |
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12. |
What are the functions of counter current mechanism in the kidney? |
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Q.P. Code: 1678 Section B BIOCHEMISTRY (40 Marks)
Use separate answer book
LONG ESSAYS (Answer any One) |
1 x 10 = 10 Marks |
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1. |
Discuss the causes, synthesis and utilization of ketone bodies |
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2. |
Describe the sources, provitamin form, functions & deficiency manifestations of Vitamin D |
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SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any Four) |
4 x 5 = 20 Marks |
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3. |
Useful compounds synthesized from aminoacid tyrosine |
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4. |
Hormonal regulation of blood sugar level |
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5. |
Structure and function of cholesterol |
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6. |
What is BMR (Basal metabolic rate)? Discuss the factors that affects BMR |
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7. |
Role of kidney in acid-base balance |
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SHORT ANSWERS |
5 x 2 = 10 Marks |
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8. |
Rotheras test |
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9. |
Causes for metabolic acidosis |
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10. |
Night blindness |
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11. |
Glycosuria |
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12. |
Differences between starch and glycogen |
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Earning: Approval pending. |